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Rick is an avid Disney fan. He first went to Disney World in 1986 with his parents and has been hooked ever since. Rick is married to another Disney fan and is in the process of turning his two children into fans as well. When he is not creating new Disney adventures, he loves to watch the New York Yankees and hang out with his dog, Buster. In the fall, you will catch him cheering for his beloved NY Giants.

Disney’s Latest Permit Filing Reveals Changes Fans Have Been Dreading

A water taxi taking guests from the Magic Kingdom to Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort.

Walt Disney World’s duel with the South Florida Water Management District has seemingly ended with Disney’s latest permit application. However, parts of the application confirm Disney fans’ biggest fears. Disney has been negotiating with the South Florida Water Management District over the permits to demolish Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom. Disney World submitted its ...

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Shocking New Evidence Could Derail Disney Lawsuit

The interior of Raglan Road restaurant

Earlier this year, Disney was named in a wrongful death lawsuit after a patron at a Disney Springs restaurant had an allergic reaction to a meal she ate there. While Disney is fighting the lawsuit, new evidence has come to light that could damage The Walt Disney Company and sink its entire case. The Case The family of Dr. Kanokporn ...

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Hidden in Disney’s Latest Announcement Is a Message to Fans: Don’t Expect Disney World Projects To Be Completed Before 2029

Signage for DinoLand U.S.A.

This week, Disney fans held their breath as the company made another announcement regarding a beloved attraction at Walt Disney World. However, Disney fans were relieved this time as the company announced that DINOSAUR would remain open through 2025 and into early 2026.  DINOSAUR is on the chopping block to be replaced by an Indiana Jones ride to go along ...

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Disney’s Message to Guests: ‘Don’t Come to Disney World in 2025’

A picturesque view of a fairy tale Cinderella Castle with spires, under a clear blue sky with the sun setting behind, casting a warm glow over the scene at Walt Disney World Resort.

Earlier this month, during The Walt Disney Company’s earnings call, the company admitted that it wasn’t worried about Universal Orlando Resort’s opening of Epic Universe in 2025. Disney believed more guests coming to Central Florida would benefit both theme parks. Despite its statements, everything Disney has done since that earnings call points to one point: the company fully expects fewer ...

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Iconic Disney Ride About To Undergo a Major Change

People stroll along a lively street lined with shops adorned with autumn decorations. In the background, a fairy tale castle stands under a blue sky with fluffy clouds. Families and tourists enjoy the bustling atmosphere.

The Sherman Brothers’ first connection with Walt Disney Studios came in the 1950s when the duo wrote “Tall Paul” for Mouseketter Judy Harriet. The Sherman Brothers’ relationship with Disney continued until Robert died in 2012 and Richard died in May. Their influence on Disney Parks can still be felt today at Journey Into Imagination with Figment, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki ...

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The World’s Last Splash Mountain Avoids the Chopping Block In 2025

A colorful and detailed rock formation resembling a mountain, with rugged terrain, patches of greenery, and a distinct peak. The sky is overcast, adding contrast to the vibrant hues of the rocks. At its base, a wooden structure with a peaked roof hints at the Magic Kingdom's newest attraction launching next month.

There has been very little good news for Splash Mountain fans lately. Their beloved ride was replaced by Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World, and earlier this month, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure opened at Disneyland.  There was hope among the Splash Mountain fanbase that The Walt Disney Company would somehow come to its senses and bring back the Briar Patch. ...

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The Reviews for Jollywood Nights Are In, and They’re…

The first version of Disney’s Hollywood Studio’s Jollywood Nights was released last year, and the reviews were disastrous, to say the least. Guests complained about massive wait times for everything, including snacks, and there just wasn’t enough to do. Disney made some adjustments after the first-night train wreck, but things only got slightly better during Jollywood Night’s 11-day run. Guests ...

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